Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival

MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year’s race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

Jun 3, 2026 0

Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival

MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year’s race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

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